Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Monticello, IL

Administer medications, treatments, IV therapy, and blood products safely in accordance with provider orders and hospital policy; maintain competency in medication administration and infusion monitoring . Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing reassessments for patients across the lifespan, including medical, post-surgical, observation, swing-bed, hospice, and custodial patients.

Job ID: 903504

Pay: Competitive Pay

Job Title

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
Location

Monticello, IL | Critical Access Hospital
Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing reassessments for patients across the lifespan, including medical, post-surgical, observation, swing-bed, hospice, and custodial patients
• Develop, implement, update, and evaluate individualized patient care plans using the nursing process
• Administer medications, treatments, IV therapy, and blood products safely in accordance with provider orders and hospital policy; maintain competency in medication administration and infusion monitoring
• Assist with stabilization and transfer of patients requiring a higher level of care, and participate in emergency response, trauma stabilization, and disaster preparedness activities
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, outcomes, and responses to treatment within the electronic medical record
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions, and facilitate safe discharge planning and care transitions

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Illinois
• Ability to provide care across a diverse patient population in a Critical Access Hospital setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of medication indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and safe administration practices
• Ability to function independently with strong critical thinking and clinical judgment in variable-census and high-acuity environments
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, accreditation, and organizational requirements, including CMS Conditions of Participation and Critical Access Hospital regulations
• This is a Safety Sensitive position; must remain free from the influence of drugs and alcohol while on duty and must not test positive for THC or any other prohibited substance

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical-Surgical or Critical Access Hospital setting
• Experience with swing-bed, hospice, or observation patient populations
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation systems
• Experience participating in quality improvement, patient safety, or performance improvement initiatives

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice broad-scope, autonomous nursing in a close-knit Critical Access Hospital environment serving a rural community
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team that values patient-centered care, professional development, and a positive workplace culture